Dream of Colombia national team means registering your name in the quarterfinals World Championships in North America. This Tuesday he will play against Swiss in Vancouver (Canada) with high hopes of a victory that will allow him to repeat what was done in FIFA World Cup in Brazil 2014.
Switzerland should not be underestimated
Colombia national team landed this Sunday in Vancouver to prepare for the round of 16 match against Swiss. The cast he directs Nestor Lorenzo there is some pressure on him as he is the favorite to advance to the round, but Luis Javier Suarez He gave a clear signal not to let our guard down in front of a team that is doing an excellent job.
Colombia met Ghana Photo:EFE
“We know how we Colombians tend to relax in that sense when we don’t see a big name ahead. Inside we know that Switzerland is a great rival, they have several years of process and world-class players. It won’t be easy, but we have to play our game, exploit their weaknesses and counter their strengths,” said the striker this Monday in the mixed zone.
Suarez’s goal drought
Suarezwho became the top scorer of the tournament Portuguese First Leaguefailed to score in this World Championship. It’s an ongoing challenge, but he stressed that he has to think about the collective good rather than the individual, and the goal, beyond scoring, is to do his part to get through the round.
Luis Suarez Photo:EFE
“I dream of classification, in addition to thinking about the personal. I think about the team, this is the main thing, because there is a lot at stake. I felt very good in the match against Ghana. It seems like this was a more attractive match on a personal level, but I’m following the line of previous games. I think because of the attendance and the fact that more balls were touched, it seems like something different was done,” the striker explained.
And he added of the goal drought: “It’s not overwhelming. The main thing is to help the team. We’re creating chances and being a little calmer because it’s a matter of efficiency and we hope to do that against Switzerland.” It would be worrying not to create scoring chances“
Luis Suarez Photo:Getty Images via AFP
An injury that hurts
Sporting striker regrets injury John Cordobawho felt muscle discomfort in the last game against Ghana and gave up his place. He noted that this is another motivation for the victory over Switzerland.
“We are all sad, not only us, but all of Colombia. After such a long preparation for this event, this is something very spoiled, but it is another argument that we must take into account in the game. We want to give him joy“, he noted.
John Cordova with Richard Rios. Photo:EFE
Colombia national team This is one of the teams that covered the most kilometers during this time. World due to long trips. In Tuesday’s match, they will become the first team to play in three host countries (USA, Mexico and Canada) and accumulate more than 30 hours of travel.
“From a physical point of view we are fine, but obviously we feel a lot of withdrawals. We knew what we were up against and we did the mental work for it.” We’re ready for what’s to come“, he assured Suarez.
Luis Suarez Photo:Getty Images via AFP
Finally, the striker Colombia national team He said that the support of the fans is another engine that drives them to achieve important results in this tournament. World. “This is crazy. It is very exciting and pleasant to feel the support of your people in every game and at every stadium. We feel at home. Coming to the game and feeling the support means a lot to us.”
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